Whats the Best Treatment for Tennis Elbow?
During the acute phase, rest is vital. “No Pain … No Gain” is usually wrong. Apply ice 2 or 3 times daily to reduce inflammation and pain. Anti-inflammatory medication or gels can work very well. Recent research has shown that physiotherapy is better than cortisone injections in the medium to long-term. In addition to hastening the healing rate, your physio will ensure that the perfect musculoskeletal environment is present to avoid any recurrence. In acute situations, massage and electrotherapy modalities such as ultrasound, laser and electrical stimulation (eg TENS machine ) may be used to quicken your healing. They have been shown to have minimal long-term effect, but can have short-term benefits such as pain relief and muscle relaxation that can assist with your exercise compliance and day to day life.
